- Nebbiolo from a 1-hectare vineyard planted in 1994
- ‘Rionda’ is considered to be one of the grand cru vineyards of Serralunga
- Calcareous clay soils located at 330 meters above sea level
- Fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days in stainless steel
- Aging for 24 months in a combination of small barrels and large cask, plus one year in bottle before release
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LUP-23-19 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-03-23
"Aged for 12 months in barrique plus a further 12 months in larger botte, this Vignarionda is pretty classic. The concentration of fruit is great: generous yet elegant cherry and strawberry fruit are accompanied by a straw note, while the liquorice finish shows youthful grainy tannins, refined and sweet, along with refreshing acidity. It's a little early to tell for sure, but it should age quite well."
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
"Very perfumed and classy on the nose with roses and lavender. Aromatic. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a pretty presence in the glass. Very polished and ripe tannins for the vintage. Drink after 2027."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-04
"Serralunga d,Alba. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Balsamic cherry nose growing in depth with aeration. Subtly complex, but with quite a bit of concentration. Polished, juicy fruit with finely ground tannins building up on the finish, adding grip to the lush cherry fruit. Very long and compelling and finely balanced. (WS) "
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2023-05-04
"Lifted and floral, the 2019 Barolo Vignarionda takes on notes of wild strawberry, cinnamon, roses, and resin. More refined in its tannins and elegant, it is both powerful and gentle, with raspberry liqueur, bergamot, and dusty earth. It balances the strength of Serralunga with great finesse and is an absolutely beautiful wine from Luigi Pira. Drink 2025-2045."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda is quite sensual in its aromatic profile, but also less giving on the palate. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time in bottle. Giampaolo Pira has made notable strides with his wines. The Vignarionda remains the last nut to crack."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-10-11
"A delineated red, with cherry, strawberry, hibiscus and menthol flavors defined by vibrant acidity. Elegant, yet with a straight spine of tannins and subtle length on the finish, which echoes the red fruit and hibiscus and picks up a mineral element. Best from 2026 through 2045. ‡B.S."